Move comes after B.C. government cancelled a projected $789-million rebuild after public blowback
Bones estimated to be between 12,000 to 14,000 years old
Premier says public engagement will now determine the future of the ‘seismically unsafe’ building
One in five support the almost $800-million overhaul announced by the province
Sisters of Saint Ann will transfer archives to Royal B.C. Museum
Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon said if elected premier he would halt plans to build a new Royal BC Museum
The government says it will reveal the case on Tuesday, May 24
Museum to close in September for rebuild, expected opening in 2030
Third floor to be fully closed by Jan. 2 in Victoria
Likeness of British maritime explorer commissioned in 1976, forcibly removed on July 1
Indigenous employees at Victoria institution have faced racism and discrimination: report
Records will be transferred to B.C. Archives to be accessed by Indigenous communities
Discovery made by fossil hunter in Courtenay in January
Remains of two-foot creature of undetermined species will now make its home at the Royal BC Museum
Troy Sebastian alleges racism and gaslighting by museum
Conversation around racism sparked by resignation of Indigenous collections head in summer 2020
Discussion underway with the Esquimalt and Songhees about suitable final home for the artifact